LLLC1 “epimorfosis” keeps the right to change the seminar venue and the Lecturers depending on their availability.

Number of Participants: The number of participants will not exceed 24 individuals. If candidates are more than 24 a waiting list will be kept, based on the date of the finalization of participation (date of deposit).

At the end of the seminar, a certificate of attendance will be issued.

Printed material (handouts) will be provided.

The course is addressed to Physiotherapists and under prerequisites toTrainersand other Health Professionals.

Course language will be Italian with simultaneous translation to Greek.

Information

Pilates Fisios® is a rehabilitation method that integrates the original principles of Pilates with the most recent medical and scientific knowledge.

Pilates Fisios stems from the need to encode a rehabilitation method based on the insights of Pilates but which also meets the criteria of modern research in medical science and that differs from other approaches more general of “fitness” or “well-being “. Developed by the physiotherapist Silvia Raneri, Pilates Fisios® aims to return the patient to the best functionality motor can be whatever his pathology (orthopedic or neurological), considering both physical and mental and psychological implications, and to make the patient independent in managing their own limitations and their potential mobility in everyday life.

Pilates Fisios® places the patient at the center of the therapeutic process. This approach, called “metacognitive”, tends to develop in the patient’s awareness of what he is doing, why he does it, when it is appropriate to do so and under what conditions; It tends to form the ability to be “direct managers “of their ability , modifying them actively with its evaluations and functional indications. Thus, through awareness and direct management of their motor skills, the patient can recognize, reduce or eliminate compensatory behaviors he developed and replace them with more functional behaviors.

This method offers a comprehensive view of the patient and his uniqueness, not only focusing on segmental rehabilitation or on relations between the muscles but explores the connections that exist between the various parts of the body and the way in which each person develops strategies that result at a target. The exercises and movement become “therapeutic tools” useful first to “evaluate” the patient and then to “rehabilitate”. That is why Pilates Fisios® not based on standard protocols to be applied depending on the pathologies, but it teaches and promotes the ability of the physical therapist to develop a critical reasoning goal-oriented rehabilitation treatment. This also enables its integration with other rehabilitation methods without altering the basic principles.

Pilates Fisios® can be practiced by anyone of any age as a rehabilitation treatment and as maintenance treatment to decrease the risk of recurrence.

The Fundamental Principles

Pilates Fisios® is based on six principles:

1) Core stability and motor functionality. Core is all of the lumbar spine, the pelvic girdle and the specific muscles that contribute to the maintenance of stability. Its stability is obtained through the synergy of the abdominal region with lumbar support and ensures the whole body, minimal energy consumption and reduced incidence of back pain.

2)Conscious breathing. A smooth and full breathing is part of each exercise which becomes one with the movement, accompanies, supports and helps to stabilize the center of gravity… “mainly learn to breathe correctly..” Pilates wrote. In addition, a good breathing oxygenates the blood and improves circulation.

3)Accuracy and Alignment. A correct postural alignment during movement predetermines increased efficiency of the movement itself and corrects imbalances.

4) Concentration. It requires the ability to focus on all parts of the own body to control its position during the movement. It feeds the inner dialogue with his own body (proprioceptive sensations) and helps improve performance through the perception of every detail.

5) Motor control with metacognitive approach. A good control of your body protects it from trauma and injury. The control should be practiced and developed gradually; first performing simple exercises in which you are able to maintain a proper postural alignment and a good stabilization, and subsequently expanding the range movements most challenging. Accelerating the acquisition phase of motor control would only use compensation and prepare to trauma and pain.

6) Fluidity and Coordination. They produce the feeling of ease’ and lightness while performing the movement and when they are fully incorporated.

What cures

Indicated as rehabilitation treatment in cases of: – changes in posture and scoliosis, sciatica, low back pain, herniated disc and other spinal disorders – Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, hemiplegia, sequelae of head trauma, paraplegia.. – fibromyalgia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, periarthritis – after cancer surgery, cardiac or respiratory failure – functional rehabilitation of hip, knee, shoulder etc.. Even after ligament reconstruction surgery, prosthesis – to improve control and continence of the pelvic floor in both men and women – during and after pregnancy to return to form – in geriatric medicine to compensate the lack of movement and improve the autonomy – in athletes (golf, tennis, surfing, horseback riding, cycling, football ..) to improve athletic performance, sports performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Pilates Fisios® corrects the wrong positions, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit. Following its fundamental principles and using the equipment and floor exercises, working on body and mind by coordinating the deep and superficial musculature with the center of the body. This technique changes the body positively and their own self-image, producing a positive impact in the performance of normal activities of daily life. The technique Pilates Fisios® is exactly that: a technique. It may initially seem impractical and difficult; it takes time to fully understand and requires commitment. But in return, and ‘you can enjoy its beneficial effects that significantly improves the quality’ of life.

Pilates Fisios® classes

The training courses Pilates Fisios® are addressed to physiotherapists and doctors, the workshops are also open to other health professional specialties. The courses Pilates Fisios® are accredited to the Commission ECM the Ministry of Health and include the achievement of ECM credits in line with the D.L. 30/12/92 n. 502 for continuing medical education. The ECM credits for physical therapists are required throughout the training program Pilates Fisios®. At the end of each course after having passed successfully the theoretical exam practical ECM is issued a Certificate of Training in Pilates method Fisios Silvia Raneri® with specification of the course attended (Universal Reformer or matwork etc ..) The comprehensive training involves studying the basic course and subsequent advanced courses. Advanced courses can be attended individually or together in the form “advanced course full”.

Basic Course

“The evolution of Pilates in relation to orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation: Pilates Fisios® matwork basic, intermediate, advanced and small tools”. The basic course is required for access to each of the advanced courses individually or advanced course full including all advanced courses. In the kit of the basic course are included small tools, educational materials and the book: “Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri – Matwork and small tools – Professional manual for physiotherapists” written by Dr. Physiotherapist Silvia Raneri and published by the publishing house Piccin Nuova Libraria.

Instructor

Dr. Ft. Silvia Maria Raneri

Silvia Raneri is Physiotherapist since 1995.

She worked in the department of neurology at the Don Gnocchi Foundation and was part of the team of Prof. Cecilia Morosini of the Association Comatose Rehabilitation ARICO. Later she studied in depth for various rehabilitation techniques including fascial manipulation, Mckenzie method for the diagnosis and therapy of the spine, the method Mezieres and the Pilates method in which she after attended specialized courses in Italy and abroad. In 2006 she reworked the principles of the Pilates method integrating it in their rehabilitation treatments and identifying this personal approach as Pilates method Fisios Silvia Raneri®.

Since 2007 she teaches his method of training at physiotherapists and doctors abroad and in Italy in collaboration with the ‘Italian Association of Physiotherapists AIFI, with various ECM providers and with public and private health facilities for internal staff training rehabilitation. She is scientific director of the GIS Rheumatology AIFI. Since 2011 collaborates with the University of Milan as the only teacher to the elective course “Introduction to Pilates Fisios” for students of the degree course in Physiotherapy.

Time Schedule

1 day (8 hours)9.30 Registration of participants10.00 Origins of Pilates, presentation of large equipment, matwork and small tools. Differences between “Fitness Pilates” and “therapeutic Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri”10.15 The Basic Principles Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri Part I
Core stability and functional mobility:
Scientific studies and model features: model of spinal stability Panjabi (Function, dysfunction, neutral zone); Integrated model of the function of Lee & Vleeming (form closure, force closure, motor control and emotional awareness). Local system and global muscles: local, global stabilizers and mobilizers, functional characteristics and stabilization mechanisms and center of gravity of the global system, the component praxis of the movement, motor skills and their acquisition, as instruction in core stability and motor function in Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri. Conscious breathing: breathing used, facilitating the stabilization and mobilization of the spine through breathing; how to educate awareness and integration of the breathing movements in Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri10:45 Coffee break11.00 The Basic Principles Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri Part II
Precision and alignment: the importance of the integration of the various parts of the body to implement postural corrections during the movement, interest of the Myers myofascial meridians, how to educate the precision of the movement and postural alignment Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri. Motor control with metacognitive approach: What is motor control with metacognitive approach in Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri and how to get, the therapist’s role in helping concentration: use of concentration in Pilates Fisios method Silvia Raneri, focusing on proprioception and use of mental visualizations. Fluidity and coordination: how are understood in Pilates method Fisios Silvia Raneri: complete internalization of movement, appropriate muscle tone in stablization and execution of movement, ability to combine multiple inputs in a complex pattern of movement, the role of the rhythm in learning motor skills.12.00 General benefits of the Method12.15 General indications on orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation (postural alterations, functional reeducation spine and large joints, osteoporosis, pregnancy and postpartum, geriatrics, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, hemiplegia traumatic brain injury outcomes, paraplegia, athletes)12.30 General objectives of the Method12:45 Static and dynamic evaluation, treatment setting: private sessions (individual treatment, small group)13.00 Break14.00 Example of static evaluation of two cases14.30 Dynamic Assessment. Practical demonstration. Practice between students and exchange of role15:45 Coffee break16.00 Dynamic Assessment (continued)17.30 Closing 1st day

2nd day (8 hours)9.30 Awareness exercises for the pelvic floor.
Practical demonstration. Practice between students – exchange role.11:15 Coffee break11.30 Matwork basic:
The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of flexion (Bring the fluids away from the head). Basic progression supine / seated (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions) Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role. The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of the extension movement (Emptying of the legs from a prone position, emptying the shoulders prone). Basic progression prone position (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions) Practical demonstration of the exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role. The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of the balance on one side position. (Balance through fluids; download the leg to the opposite shoulder). Basic progression lateral decubitus (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions). Practical demonstration of the exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role.13.00 Break14.00 Matwork basic (continued)17.30 Closing 2nd day

3rd day (8 hours)9.30 Matwork Intermediate:
The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of flexion against gravity (move fluids from the shoulder to the opposite side; take away fluids from feet toward the head). Progression intermediate supine / seated (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions) Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role. The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of lines of force of the arms (from hand to shoulder, from the arm to the trunk). Progression intermediate prone position (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions) Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role. Progression intermediate lateral decubitus (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions). Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role.11:15 Coffee break11.30 Matwork Intermediate (continued)13.00 Break14.00 Matwork Advanced (demonstration of exercises chosen from those listed on manual for specific interest of the participants): The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of the twisting motion against gravity (move the fluid from the pelvis to the opposite shoulder). Progression Advanced supine / seated (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions) Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role. The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of lines of force (from the feet to the shoulder contralateral). Progression advanced prone position (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions). Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role. The movement experienced “being in the body” experiential moment of perception and integration of lines of force of the arms (from the arm to the trunk). Progression advanced lateral decubitus (general objectives, progress and final format, indications, contraindications and precautions) Demonstration of exercises. Learning proper execution, how to teach and techniques of therapist, how to choose or modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology. Practice between students – exchange role.17.30 Closing Day 3

4th day (8 hours)9.30 Exercises with small tools: magic circle, soft ball, foam roller, elastic. Practical demonstration of the exercises. Analysis of the exercises, learning proper execution, how to carry out the teaching and the manual techniques, or how to choose and modify them in order to offer them to patients on the basis of their individual needs or pathology developing a critical reasoning aimed in therapeutic objectives. Practice between students – exchange roles.11:15 Coffee break11.30 Exercises with small tools (continued)13.00 Break14.00 Exercises with small tools (continued)16.15 Examples of protocol exercises matwork and small tools for pregnancy, low back pain, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis16.30 Conclusions, processing and delivery of certification exams17:30 Delivery certificate and withdrawal of credit.